Judy Bratten, better known as "Nana," 83, of Holden, Missouri passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at her home.

Judy was born on October 19,1936 in Monette, Arkansas, the daughter of Jess Franklin Read and Stacy Ann (Beard) Read. Judy grew up on the family cotton and soybean farm with five other siblings. Family was most important to Judy. She was a mother, grandmother, great grandmother and most recently a great great grandmother. Judy greatly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved gardening, quilting and sewing, crocheting, watching old westerns, reading, text messaging her family and more than anything cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals teams.

She is survived by: her daughter, Kathy Mitchem of Holden; three granddaughters, Kate Mitchem of Overland Park, KS, Stacy (Rob Harp) of Holden, MO and Angela (Jason Harms) of Kansas City, MO. Her Son, Kenneth Bratten of Bonne Terre, MO; granddaughter Jamie of Warrensburg, MO and grandson Josh of Wichita, KS. Her Son, Keith Bratten of Harrisonville, MO; granddaughter, April Bratten of Columbus, KS. Eight great grandchildren, Elicia, Malorie, Kerstyn, Ashanta, Dravin, Noah, Kaylynne, and Zane; and one great great grandchild, Noah Marie. Her sister, Berneace Ballieu of Grandview, MO. Niece Tammy (Greg Rose), Nephew Tom Cook; two great nieces Jessica (Ryan Wade), Mandy (James Cunningham), great nephew Jeremy Hensley; two great great nieces Lily and Trinity, seven great great nephews Payton, Zach, Kyle, Jeremy Jr, Sean, Corey and Carter. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jess Franklin and Stacy Ann Read, three brothers, Willard, Clarence and Earl Read, sister Ethel Justus and granddaughter Amy Bratten.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at noon at First Baptist Church, 601 S Market St, Holden, Missouri with Pastor Darrell Woods officiating.

The family suggests memorial contributions be given to the First Baptist Church of Holden.

Arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net.